Watching TV is a favorite American past time, however, what most American’s never consider, is that most people in the world don’t have the same luxury. That’s because most places around the globe don’t have American television coverage with our favorite programs –in many countries the broadcasts we watch and love are blocked. That’s where UnoTelly comes in.

UnoTelly delivers American TV shows outside the US, via the web. It’s a DNS-based system that allows customers to watch their favorite TV channels wherever they are, with any device they have, without restrictions. UnoTelly is compatible with computers, televisions, mobile phones and tablets. It works with Windows, Mac and Linux and is also compatible with Android, iPhone, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, and BluRay players among others. If you have internet connection, UnoTelly lets you watch your favorite programs from virtually anywhere.

The variety of available channels is fantastic, with access to Netflix and Zulu even when they are geographically blocked –for TV and movies on demand. UnoTelly brings the American TV experience to non-US territories. It covers everything from TV shows, music channels and sports. UnoTelly even has radio streaming available as well.

You have to setup UnoTelly on each device you want to use but the setup process is simple. The system walks you through the entire installation process with clear and concise instructions. If you are technically challenged, UnoTelly has a support team that’s readily available to help you.

UnoTelly offers 3 types of accounts: Free, Premium and Gold. The free account provides access to 14 basic channels including Fox, Amazon, Crackle and MTV. The premium account at $4.95 per month includes the free channels plus channels like ESPN, Netflix, Zulu, Vudu, Discovery and NBC. The Gold account at $7.95 a month includes premium and free channels plus channels like History, National Geographic and Nickelodeon.

What’s nice is that the system does not slow down the performance of the device you’re running it on. You’re still able to browse other applications with ease. For smooth performance, UnoTelly gets an A+ rating.

So do I recommend the system? Absolutely! I would suggest trying out the free account first (who doesn’t love FREE?). You can upgrade to Premium or Gold depending on your TV demands, so you can enjoy American TV –anywhere.

]]>http://www.shebytes.com/american-tv-for-the-world/feed/4Tablet Wars: Microsoft Surface vs. Google Nexus 7http://www.shebytes.com/tablet-wars-microsoft-surface-vs-google-nexus-7/
http://www.shebytes.com/tablet-wars-microsoft-surface-vs-google-nexus-7/#respondMon, 09 Jul 2012 09:59:45 +0000http://www.shebytes.com/?p=8057Microsoft is enjoying the moment. As tablet wars heat up, all attention is on Surface, the latest Windows tablet recently debuted. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admits that the computing titan has been mum about it until the release of the product. He said he knew the tablet would have to be obviously superior to competing products, adding “we wanted to give Windows 8 its own hardware.”

Surface is thin, light, comfy to the touch, and definitely looking chic with a magnesium body. It has clear RT display and everything about its design is impressive. It’s a tablet but if you want a cover, you can snap one on and it stays in place. In a very real sense, Microsoft has redesigned what a tablet should be. My favorite part though, is that the Windows 8 Surface can be either a tablet or a computer –depending on your mood. That’s because the snap on cover is also a slender touch keyboard accessory.

The front is chic black glass, which is bonded to the magnesium main chassis. Turn it on and you see the Windows logo. The fact that you won’t see the word Microsoft on the case adds to its mystique. The tablet is is 9.3 mm, mega-thin for the Windows RT version. The Pro version is a bit thicker about 13.5 mm but it’s great for those who have slippery fingers and get uncomfortable holding delicate or fragile gadgets. Both versions have the 10.6-inch widescreen ClearType HD Display. The tablet is extremely thin, but while it looks fragile, it is made of “gorilla glass” according to Microsoft –protecting it from scratches and perhaps a few light drops.

For those who aren’t used to holding a tablet, there is a built in stand that goes along with the Surface tablet. If you’re not particularly fond of tablets, you can use it like a computer by putting the cover on.

What about ports? Microsoft has cut down on them, designing the Surface with as few ports as possible. The Surface has a magnetic keyboard connection at its bottom. The top has the power button, speakers on the sides and dual microphones. There is one USB port called USB 3.0 for the Surface PRO and micro HDMI also on the Surface PRO, with a magnetic power connector.

This is where Microsoft was super thoughtful: there are two different covers for the Surface tablet. While each of them acts as a cover that can protect the front of the tablet, the Type Cover has moving keys while the Touch Cover is capacitive. The Type Cover, with physical keys, is for those who’d prefer a PC-like experience. Both covers are portable, functional, chic and definitely something of a novelty designed by Microsoft.

Back to tablet wars… how will the Surface tablet compete against the Google Nexus 7, released just last week? That’s something tech fans are all watching. After all, the Nexus 7’s price is a reasonable $200, while rumors have indicated that the pricing for the RT tablet will be around $599 for the 32GB model, with the Pro version at $899. The Surface is much pricier, but if the buzz around the device is accurate, Microsoft’s new design and functionality is worth the it. It will be interesting to see how the tablet wars unfold, and more importantly, and if this device can overtake Apple’s marketshare!

]]>http://www.shebytes.com/tablet-wars-microsoft-surface-vs-google-nexus-7/feed/0What is Desktop as a Service (DaaS)?http://www.shebytes.com/what-is-desktop-as-a-service-cloud-computing/
http://www.shebytes.com/what-is-desktop-as-a-service-cloud-computing/#respondMon, 29 Aug 2011 09:00:09 +0000http://www.shebytes.com/?p=2640

DaaS (Desktop as a Service), what is it? DaaS is a form of computing where your workstation is in the Cloud. You connect to your virtual desktop, using any internet-connected device (even a thin-client, like a tablet or iPad). What you see on your monitor is just a virtual image of the processing happening in a data center off-site. Because your Cloud Desktop can be accessed from anywhere in the world- you have ultimate flexibility in your workspace –the perfect remote access solution for users in the field, those working from home, or people who travel often. There are currently few Cloud Desktops Providers NYC, so check out MTI.

Your virtual desktop is ‘leased’ and fully-managed, hence, it’s delivered to you as a service. There are many reasons why a cloud desktop is superior to working off the operating system on your local machine. For one, you will no longer need an expensive/robust workstation with an unnecessary surplus of processing power. Virtual workstations are highly-elastic and end-users have the ability to increase or decrease processing power infinitely, as needed (as opposed to increasing via purchase of additional memory; which is limited).

Desktop as a Service also reduces management costs. Physical desktops require management and, in the event of failure, may need to be rebuilt. Cloud Desktops can be re-created for an earlier ‘snap-shot’ in just minutes!

]]>http://www.shebytes.com/what-is-desktop-as-a-service-cloud-computing/feed/0Mac Users vs PC People: DEBATEhttp://www.shebytes.com/mac-users-vs-pc-people/
http://www.shebytes.com/mac-users-vs-pc-people/#commentsThu, 04 Aug 2011 17:00:13 +0000http://www.shebytes.com/?p=2962The age old debate among people over whether you should get a Mac vs. PC will probably never come to an end. While users debate, it seems that the team at hunchblogis having some fun with it.

The following cool info graphic is meant to display the differences hunchblog found, by doing routine surveys and questionnaires that exist between the two very different types of users:

Imagine running Windows 7 on an iPad… sounds cool? It’s real! Cloud Desktops make it possible. A Virtual Cloud Desktop is a personal, centralized computer located in the Cloud. Using any Internet connected device or thin client (i.e. an iPad), you can access your desktop from anywhere in the world.

What you see on your screen is a virtual image of the processing taking place off-site. Since the processing is not local to your device, you can run complex applications that are otherwise unsupported by the device (ex: run Adobe Photoshop right off your iPad!).

I carry my iPad in my purse everywhere I go. My iPhone 4 on Verizon acts as my tether. With my Desktop in the Cloud, I can work from anywhere with a Verizon signal. Sounds amazing? It is! Cloud Desktops have revolutionized my life!

This super thin case is really light weight, adding only about ¼” to the iPad 2. Pair this keyboard case with a Cloud Desktop and you have a robust workstation (weighing only 3lbs) in your bag at all times!

What are the Benefits of Cloud Desktops?
•Hardware: Can run on any internet-connected device and requires only a thin-client (ex: access your desktop from an iPad). Preferred to having the OS running local to the machine (which requires an expensive/robust workstation with unnecessary surplus of processing power).
•Software: Software runs in the cloud; the end-user need not worry about the purchase of per workstation licensing (ex: Windows, Office, Adobe, etc.)
•Elasticity: Ability to increase/decrease processing power infinitely, as needed (as opposed to increasing via purchase of additional memory; limited)
•Reduced Management Costs: Cloud Desktops make technical support virtually obsolete (whereas physical desktops require management and, in the event of failure, they may need to be rebuilt)
•OS Compatibility: Cloud Desktops make your Operating System (OS) completely agnostic of the hardware you are running it on, enabling you to run any OS on any internet connected device (ex: run Windows on a Mac and visa versa).
•Remote Access: Because your Cloud Desktop can be accessed from anywhere in the world –you have ultimate flexibility in your workspace.

I’ve created a clear and concise video demonstration / tutorial of how to use an iPad and iPhone 4 (as a tether) to carry your desktop with you everywhere you go.

Bulky, expensive and robust physical desktops are rapidly becoming obsolete. Thanks to Virtualization technology, Cloud Desktop Providers NYC are lowering overall technology costs, enhancing efficiency, boosting productivity and changing the way we compute. This Cloud Desktop was provided by Madison Technology. If you would like to learn more about Cloud Computing, click here.